Youssef Shelbaya

IFU makes make investments on commercial terms by committing equity capital or by providing loans or guarantees which are channeled directly to a project company established in the relevant developing country. They also act as an adviser during the establishment phase and a project company's first few years in operation, typically pulling out when the company can operate on its own. IFU advises how to prepare for, establish and operate project companies in developing countries providing advice on establishing new companies, setting up joint ventures with local business partners and acquiring existing companies.